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On Daybreak Africa: Mali's junta chief on Wednesday sacked civilian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and the government, days after Maiga issued rare criticism of the military rulers. Plus, leaders of the main opposition parties in Congo have called for nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s plans to draft a new constitution. Uganda charges opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye with threatening national security and the illegal possession of firearm. Meanwhile, the Pan African Opposition Leaders Solidarity Network has called for Besigye’s immediate and unconditional release. Zambia's Catholic Bishops raise their concern over rights violations. SADC investigates violence following Mozambique’s polls. Meanwhile, Mozambique’s president wants talks to end weeks of post-election unrest. Nigeria's Mining Week brings into focus a long-neglected sector. For these and more tune in to Daybreak Africa!

African Beat showcases the latest and the greatest of contemporary African music and conversation. From Benga to Juju, Hip Life to Bongo Flava, Bubu to Soukous and more, host David Vandy has his finger on the pulse of the hottest African music and related issues today.

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and for the Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes. A new study by Carnegie's Middle East Program shows that the United States, Russia, and China are intensifying their competition for global influence, including in the Middle East and North Africa. In Guinea Conakry, the whereabouts of two activists reported missing in the capital in July remain unknown, despite calls by the United States, the United Nations and rights groups for their release.

VOA's Sonny Young brings you the latest sports news, personalities and trends from around Africa and the world.